The 10 biggest and best firework displays in London for bonfire night 2018

Fireworks fill the sky above Crystal Palace - where will you be going to celebrate bonfire night this year? (Image: David Cook)

Remember, remember it's bonfire night on November 5 and in London we are lucky to have some amazing firework displays to watch.

There are many right across the capital in every borough to celebrate fireworks night but some of them are so fantastic you will probably be prepared to travel to another part of the city to see them.

But if you want tickets you had better get booking - the best ticketed events are most likely to sell out.

Some displays are free to go to and there are even those with a bonfire too.

In no particular order of preference we bring you a list of some of the biggest, best and most popular firework displays in London.

To help you plan your Guy Fawkes night we have included information on ticket prices, how to book tickets and how to get there using public transport, which is the best way to get to them. For further travel information to help you plan your journey you can visit www.tfl.gov.uk .

1. Battersea Park Fireworks

Fireworks light up the sky around the iconic power station and its chimneys in Wandsworth and reflect off the River Thames .

As many as 50,000 to 60,000 people arrive at the park to see what is considered as one of the best displays in London - and the view is best within the park.

Circus is the theme for this year's annual event so expect the show to be inspired by this.

The spectacular 22-minute display is put on by award-winning pyro-technicians, Jubilee Fireworks. Wandsworth Council’s Battersea Park Fireworks is managed and delivered by Enable Events, in partnership with Battersea Power Station.

The bonfire will be lit by Councillor Piers McCausland, Mayor of Wandsworth.

Before or after the display you could head over to Circus West Village at Battersea Power Station to eat at one of the restaurants, bars and cafes at this new riverside quarter.

Tickets must be booked in advance and they do sell out.

Where it is: Battersea Park, entrance by Chelsea Bridge south side.

Times: Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire is lit at 7.30pm and fireworks start at 8pm. There is no entry after 8pm.

Tickets cost: Adults and children from aged 11 are £11, which includes a booking fee, children age ten and under go free, tickets must be booked in advance.

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2. Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival

Friday November 2 and Saturday November 3

Fireworks will light up Alexandra Palace as part of a two-day festival (Image: Alexandra Palace)

Ally Pally's Fireworks Festival is a two-day extravaganza which includes fireworks and a bonfire, a German Beer Festival in the Great Hall, a spectacular circus show with high-wire walking outside, ice skating on the famous ice rink with a special Ice Disco after the display, a funfair, music and food and drink stalls.

Alexandra Palace has been doing firework displays for more than 150 years so you know you are going to get an amazing show. There is a display each night and beforehand, a laser show.

The giant bonfire in the family area is also lit each night before the display starts.

Where it is: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY

Times: On Friday the bonfire is lit at about 7pm, the laser show starts at 8.30pm and fireworks start at 9pm. On Saturday the bonfire is lit at about 6pm, the laser show starts at 7.30pm and the fireworks start at 8pm.

Tickets cost: Adults aged from 16 £12, children aged 11-15 £9.50, children 10 and under £1, family £34. Prices include booking fee.

Buy tickets from: Online here or you can call See Tickets on 0871 220 0260.

3. Blackheath Fireworks

More than 80,000 people descend on Blackheath for the huge firework night event (Image: Lewisham Council)

More than 80,000 people descend on the open land of Blackheath each year for what is the biggest free firework displays in London.

There is a funfair from noon and food stalls and bars open before the evening's firework display, which lasts about 15 minutes.

Where it is:Blackheath , on Blackheath itself - there are three spectator areas between Shooters Hill Road and Talbot Place, Talbot Place and Prince Charles Road and Prince of Wales Road and Shooters Hill Road.

Times: The funfair opens at noon, foods stalls and bars open at 5pm and the firework display starts at 8pm.

4. Victoria Park Fireworks, Tower Hamlets

Sunday November 4

The Victoria Park display in the east London borough of Tower Hamlets is free (Image: Tower Hamlets Council)

Science fiction novel Frankenstein inspires this year's theme, Monsters, at the Victoria Park firework display in Tower Hamlets. It is organised by the council’s arts, parks and events team and produced by Walk the Plank.

At least 80,000 people turn up for this free display in the east London borough. Just turn up - there's no need to book.

There is no funfair but food and drink will be on sale.

Where it is: Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, use the Grove Road entrance on the eastern side.

Times: Food and drink available from 5.30pm, display starts at 7pm.

Tickets cost: Nothing it's FREE.

Nearest Tube station: Mile End, Bethnal Green - there are planned closures on the District Line.

Buses which stop here: 277, D6 but some bus routes will be suspended as a result of planned road closures for the event that use Grove Road and Roman Road - visit www.tfl.gov.uk to check.

There is no parking available but limited Blue Badge parking will be available on a first come, first served basis - email festivalsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

5. Wimbledon Park Bonfire and Fireworks Display

Wimbledon firework display is set to music (Image: London Borough of Merton)

Wimbledon and Merton Park Fireworks, both organised by Merton Borough Council, together attract more than 30,000 people.

Each are set to music and include two firework displays and two bonfires, with the first display being more suitable for young children.

There is also a funfair, food and drink and a bar open until 10pm.

For Wimbledon Fireworks, tickets are only available online in advance.

Where it is: Wimbledon Park, near the athletics track, pedestrian entrances on Home Park Road to the south, Revelstoke Road to the east and Wimbledon Park Road to the north-west.

Times: First bonfire lit at 6.30pm, first firework show at 6.45pm, second bonfire lit at 8.45pm, second fireworks show at 8.30pm.

Tickets cost: You can only buy tickets online in advance - adults aged 16-plus £8.56, children aged 5-15 £6.42, children aged four and under get in free, family of two adults and two children £26.75 - prices include booking fee.

6. Morden Park Bonfire and Fireworks Display

You cna watch fireworks at the weekend at Morden Park (Image: London Borough of Merton)

If you prefer see fireworks at the weekend in the borough of Merton then you could head to Morden Park.

Like Wimbledon, it is set to music and includes two firework displays and two bonfires, with the first display being more suitable for young children.

There is also also a funfair, food and drink and a bar open until 10pm.

For Morden Park, tickets are available online with a limited number of tickets available on the gate.

Where it is: Morden Park, in the middle, pedestrian entrances on London Road, Lower Morden Lane and Hillcross Avenue.

Times: First bonfire lit at 6.30pm, first fireworks show at 6.45pm, second bonfire lit at 8.45pm, second fireworks show at 8.30pm

Tickets cost: Online in advance - adults aged 16-plus £8.56, children aged 5-15 £6.42, children aged four and under get in free, family of two adults and two children £26.75 - prices include booking fee. On the gate - adults and children from aged five £10 each (no family tickets on the night), children under four free.

8. Southwark Fireworks Night

If you live in Southwark Borough you can get a free ticket for this firework display but if you don't you will still be able to pay for one. Everyone has to book online whether you are paying for it or not. Tickets sold out last year so its recommended you get yours quickly. You'll need your postcode when booking if you live in the borough.

It's the 15th year of Southwark Borough Council's firework display and, lasting about 15 minutes, it is set to music. It always takes place on Guy Fawkes Night itself.

Tickets cost: Free to Southwark Borough residents, for everyone else it is £8.50 for adults aged 16 and over, £2.50 for children aged four to 15, free for children aged three and under, £20 for a family ticket for two adults and up to three children, plus a service charge. Everyone needs to book in advance even if you are a Southwark resident.

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Where it is: Brockwell Park, Lambeth - entry though gates in Brixton and Herne Hill.

Times: Gates and funfair open from 5pm, Kids Movies theme display at 6.45pm, Time Tunnel theme display at 8pm, closes 9pm. It is recommended you arrive before 7pm and allow yourself 45 minutes to get from the gate to your preferred spot.

Tickets cost: Adults aged 16-plus £10, children aged four to 15 £5, children aged three and under free, family £30, plus fees.

Buy tickets from: Online at Eventbrite.co.uk here - a limited number may be available on the gate but you are advised to book in advance.

Nearest Tube station: Brixton

Nearest train station: Herne Hill, Brixton, Tulse Hill

Buses which stop here: 3, 68, 196, 201, 322, 468, 690

There will be no parking at Brockwell Park and parking restrictions and road closures will be in place.

10. Light up the Night, Wembley Park

Fireworks light up sky around the famous Wembley arch in a previous years (Image: Wembley Park/Chris Winter)

Bonfire Night and Diwali are celebrated together in one new event at Wembley Park this year called Light Up The Night, which is expected to draw crowds of more than 30,000 people.

The free family event with fireworks and a light parade includes a procession of 20 fire torches and hundreds of lanterns, as well as Dhol drummers, neon dancers and a mechanical elephant.

There will also be Bollywood Brass Band, Doctor Kronovator’s Fire Laboratory, giant illuminated butterflies, three performance stages in Market Square and a Night Food Market.

After the parade, a light show from Wembley Stadium Arch will kick off a 12-minute firework display over Wembley Park, choreographed to a soundtrack of Indian music.

You can read more about the history of bonfire night by watching this video:

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Where it is: Wembley Park, Brent

Times: The light parade begins at 6pm on Engineers Way. The light show from Wembley Stadium Arch starts at 6.55pm and the firework display over Wembley Park starts at 7pm. Dance and performances start at 4pm.